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Discern
This podcast features content from Discern Magazine. In a world that can be complex and discouraging, it’s refreshing to find thoughtful, practical answers to the questions that affect you. We are dedicated to giving you meaningful insights that are relevant to your life now and that can give you solid hope for your future.
Episodes
DiscernHow to Prove All Things
Written and presented by Jeremy Lallier. Through the apostle Paul, God instructed us to “prove all things.” But what exactly does that mean, and how are we…
DiscernWords to Live By?
Written and Presented by David Hicks. The words we use to direct our life have a good or a bad impact on who we are. Consider some common motivational sayings…
DiscernWhat Must I Do to Be Saved?
Written and presented by Kendrick Diaz. The Philippian jailer had a unique experience. But his question is universal. What must we do to be saved? What does…
Discern5 Ways to Live Like Jesus in the Modern World
Written by Jason Hyde and presented by Jeremy Lallier. True Christians desire to live like Jesus Christ, but how do we apply His example to our modern…
DiscernWhat Does the Resurrection of Jesus Teach Us?
Written and Presented by David Treybig. Jesus’ resurrection is a vitally important aspect of Christianity. Unfortunately, many don’t understand these biblical…
DiscernSpace: The Final Frontier . . . for War
Written and Presented by Neal Hogberg. Space exploration was a “giant leap for mankind.” But now a new space race has become the crucial arena of a great power…
Discern“I Am the Bread of Life”
Written by Bill Palmer and presented by Clyde Kilough. When Jesus was asked to prove Himself with a sign like the manna God gave ancient Israel, He declared…
DiscernEpisode 205: Did Jesus Keep the Sabbath Day?
Written and presented by Erik Jones. Some say Jesus didn’t affirm the Sabbath command. Is that true? Did Jesus observe the Sabbath? If so, is His example…
DiscernEpisode 204: How to Correct Others Without Burning Your Bridges
Written by Jason Hyde and presented by Jeremy Lallier. Sometimes we feel an urgent need to tell people what they did wrong. Sometimes we shy away from sharing…
DiscernEpisode 203: America: Exporting Radical Social Ideologies to the World
Written and presented by Neal Hogberg. Radical social and political ideologies are spreading from the United States and separating it from allies, while…
DiscernEpisode 202: Is the Law of Attraction Biblical?
Written and presented by Erik Jones. The idea of the law of attraction can be found in both New Age and self-help literature. But does this so-called law align…
DiscernEpisode 201: The Greatest Mystery of the Bible
Written by Bill Palmer and presented by Kendrick Diaz. Jesus spoke of “the mystery of the kingdom of God.” Paul also wrote about the mysteries of God. What are…
DiscernEpisode 200: Are Aliens Real?
Written and presented by Kendrick Diaz. Recent U.S. intelligence reports have brought renewed attention to the prospect of alien life. Is the earth being…
DiscernEpisode 199: Three Rational Proofs God Exists
Written and presented by James Capo. Can a rational, intelligent person believe in God? Or is the better question, “How can a rational, intelligent person not…
DiscernEpisode 198: Why We Need Spiritual Discernment Now More Than Ever
Written and presented by David Treybig. Our world is filled with schemes, scams and deceptions of almost every variety imaginable. Spiritual misinformation…
DiscernEpisode 197: What Can We Learn From Jesus’ Early Healings?
Written and Presented by Erik Jones. After His ministry started, Jesus began healing people suffering from various health issues. What can we learn from the…
DiscernEpisode 196: How to Confess Your Sins to One Another
Written and Presented by Jeremy Lallier. The biblical instruction to “confess your sins to one another” is an important part of what it means to be a…
DiscernEpisode 195: When Archaeology Illustrates Scripture
Written by James Capo and Presented by Clyde Kilough. As more evidence comes to light, biblical archaeology is increasingly demonstrating that the Bible is…
DiscernEpisode 194: Does It Matter That Christmas Is Pagan?
Written and Presented by Erik Jones. Information on the pagan origins of Christmas is easy to find. But what is so bad about Christmas coming from paganism?…
DiscernEpisode 193: How to Stop Doomscrolling
Written and Presented by Kendrick Diaz. Endless bad news is as close as our phone. If we’re not careful, we can overconsume. How can we get relevant news…
DiscernEpisode 192: Can a Blended Family Be Blessed?
Written and Presented by David Hicks. God designed the family structure to be a husband, a wife and their children. But what about broken family structures?…
DiscernEpisode 191: Peace on Earth—Really?
Written by Bill Palmer and Presented by Clyde Kilough. Every year, Christmas cards proclaim, “Peace on earth, goodwill to men.” This is attributed to the…
DiscernEpisode 190: How Repentance Will Change the World
Written and Presented by Jeremy Lallier. Repentance is an intensely personal course of action—but it’s also the process God will use to transform and save…
DiscernEpisode 189: What Was Jesus’ Mission and Purpose?
Written and presented by Erik Jones. When Jesus walked the earth 2,000 years ago, what was the mission and purpose that drove His life? How should His purpose…
DiscernEpisode 188: Legacy of Older Christians
Written by Jason Hyde and presented by David Hicks. Trends in society can draw young people away from organized religion—and even the Church Jesus built. What…
DiscernEpisode 187: Ruling With an Iron Fist vs. Ruling With a Rod of Iron
Written and Presented by Neal Hogberg Tyrants, strongmen and dictators dominate the news. What can we learn by contrasting their brutal rulership with the…
DiscernEpisode 186: Divine Protection in a Chaotic World
Written by Bill Palmer and presented by Kendrick Diaz. Worries about crime, disease and disasters are increasing. What can we do to avoid danger, and what does…
DiscernEpisode 185: How Close Are We to Transhumanism?
Written and presented by Kendrick Diaz. Followers of the transhumanism movement say human beings can unlock technology that will allow us to live forever. Will…
DiscernEpisode 184: Becoming Sons and Daughters of God
Written by Mike Bennett and Presented by Clyde Kilough. It’s almost beyond our comprehension, but God loves us so much He wants us to be His children! What…
DiscernEpisode 183: God Is Not the Author of Confusion
Written by David Treybig and Presented by Clyde Kilough. We live in a world where confusion reigns. Where does it come from? How can we escape the confusion…
DiscernEpisode 182: Announcing Five Tools for Spiritual Growth
Written and presented by Jeremy Lallier. We’re excited to announce the release of Life, Hope & Truth’s newest resource—a book designed to help Christians…
DiscernEpisode 181: Jesus and the Samaritan Woman at the Well
Written and presented by Erik Jones. While in Samaria, Jesus spoke with a woman at a well. That may not seem like a big deal today, but it was then. Why was…
DiscernEpisode 180: How Can a Loving God Kill People?
Written and presented by Jeremy Lallier. Some find it extremely hard to reconcile how the God of love can also be a God who kills. Yet we must understand how…
DiscernEpisode 179: Can China Be a Peacemaker in the Middle East?
Written and presented by Neal Hogberg. The political sands are shifting again in the Middle East, with the emergence of a new peace broker. Will China bring…
DiscernEpisode 178: Reality at Risk: The Dark Side of Artificial Intelligence
Written and presented by Kendrick Diaz. In what ways is generative artificial intelligence redefining the boundaries of reality? How can you be protected from…
DiscernEpisode 177: Is Karma in the Bible?
Written and presented by Erik Jones. In recent years, the Eastern concept of karma has become popular in Western culture. Can the idea of karma be harmonized…
DiscernEpisode 176: The Proverbs 31 Wife—and Husband
Written by Bill Palmer and presented by Jeremy Lallier. Proverbs 31 describes a “virtuous wife,” but when we closely examine it, we see more. We see an ideal…
DiscernEpisode 175: Was the United States of America Blessed in Its Geography?
Written by David Treybig and presented by Erik Jones. Geography can appear a bit simplistic on the surface. But what happens when we look a little deeper? Was…
DiscernEpisode 174: Is Space the Final Frontier?
Written by Mike Bennett and presented by Clyde Kilough. The vastness and unexplored mystery of outer space has inspired many. But is it truly the final…
DiscernEpisode 173: Jesus the Teacher: How Did Jesus Teach?
Written and Presented by Erik Jones Jesus Christ was history’s greatest teacher. As a teacher, He mastered and used a wide variety of teaching methods. What…
DiscernEpisode 172: The Danger of Cut-and-Paste Christianity
Written and Presented by Jeremy Lallier The Bible is God’s guidebook for life—but it’s not always a comfortable guidebook. How should we handle the moments…
DiscernEpisode 171: What King Charles’ Coronation Teaches Us About God’s Promises
Written by Kris Kobernat and Presented by Erik Jones The May 6 coronation of King Charles will showcase much pageantry, marked by ancient customs and symbols…
DiscernEpisode 170: What Is Man?
Written and Presented by Kendrick Diaz Which of the world’s scholars can answer this age-old question? The meaning of human life eludes the brightest minds but…
DiscernEpisode 169: What Does the Bible Say About Quiet Quitting?
Written and Presented by Erik Jones Quiet quitting has drawn attention to genuine issues facing today’s workforce. But should you “quiet quit”? What is the…
DiscernEpisode 168: How Long, O Lord?
Written by Bill Palmer and Presented by Kendrick Diaz God’s faithful have often waited—for healing, relief and deliverance—while asking, “How long?” What can…
DiscernEpisode 167: 3 Lessons in Courage From the Apostles
Written by David Treybig and Presented by Clyde Kilough The Bible is filled with stories of courage and faith. What lessons can we learn from the apostles to…
DiscernEpisode 166: “Let No One Despise Your Youth”: Six Elements of Earning Respect
Written and Presented by Clyde Kilough Do you ever feel dismissed or looked down upon just because you’re young? This story of a young man and his mentor can…
DiscernEpisode 165: Repentance: Being Cut to the Heart
Written and Presented by Kendrick Diaz Peter’s sermon had an effect on thousands. How did he cause them to be cut to the heart? What importance does being cut…
DiscernEpisode 164: The Purpose of Creation
Written by David Treybig and Presented by Kendrick Diaz People have different ideas about the universe. What does the Bible say about why it exists? If God…
DiscernEpisode 163: Present Your Bodies a Living Sacrifice
Written by Bill Palmer and Presented by Clyde Kilough The apostle Paul instructed members of the church at Rome to “present your bodies a living sacrifice.”…
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Episode 162: Jesus’ First Miracle: Water Into Wine
Written and Presented by Erik Jones After He began His ministry, Jesus performed His first miracle. How did Jesus perform miracles? What can we learn from His…
DiscernEpisode 161: Why Christians Can’t Love the World
Written and Presented by Jeremy Lallier God is love. As Christians, we are called to be like Him—yet He tells us not to love the world or things in it. What…
DiscernEpisode 160: The End of History?
Written by Mike Bennett and Presented by Kendrick Diaz There are things we want to see end, like war and threats to human survival. Can human governments…
DiscernEpisode 159: Coping With Life Changes and Transitions
Written by Mike Bennett and Presented by Clyde Kilough “Everything changes”—Heraclitus. “When you are finished changing, you are finished”—Ben Franklin. But…
DiscernEpisode 158: Faith and Faithfulness in the Bible
Written by Bill Palmer and Presented by Erik Jones The Old Testament is filled with stories of faith, but the word is scarcely found. Instead, faithfulness is…
DiscernEpisode 157: 3 Principles for Family Financial Planning in Uncertain Times
Written and Presented by David Treybig Economic conditions around the world are making life more difficult for millions of people. What biblical steps can you…
DiscernEpisode 156: Why Did God Create Us?
Written by Isaac Khalil and Presented by Erik Jones The Bible tells us that God created us in His image and likeness. Does being made in God’s image help…
DiscernEpisode 155: The Sabbath Was Made for Man
Written and Presented by Jeremy Lallier God had plans for the Sabbath day from the beginning—and what’s more, those plans involve you. The Bible shows us why…
DiscernEpisode 154: We Didn’t Celebrate Christmas Last Year. Here’s Why
Written by Jonathan and Brianna Lillibridge and Presented by Clyde Kilough When you stop doing something you’ve done all your life, it can be challenging. A…
DiscernEpisode 153: Jesus Calls His Disciples
Written and Presented by Erik Jones Just before He began His public ministry, Jesus began calling a group of men to be His disciples, or students. What can we…